Inverted row

Horizontal pull under a low bar. Heels on the ground, body like a plank, chest to the bar. The first step toward the pull-up.

Level

Start

Equipment

Low bar

Measure

reps

Tempo

1-1-2-0 (down, pause, up, pause)

Technique

1. Overhand grip at shoulder width, body in a line from heels to head.
2. Pull the shoulder blades together and bring the chest to the bar, elbows travel back.
3. Pause for a second at the top, then lower under control.

Common mistakes

• Hips sagging: the exercise becomes arms only.
• Range too short: the chest should almost touch the bar.